Some democracies wear velvet gloves, others wave flags like stage curtains, hiding clenched fists just behind the folds. The myth of democratic innocence—clean hands, fair votes, smiling officials—is a script many nations recite like bedtime stories to their citizens. But independent cinema has started to kick down the fourth wall. And what spills out isn’t popcorn. Across dusty townships, subway turnstiles, and border checkpoints, a silent war is being waged. Not the kind fought with bombs and breaking news chyrons, but with handcuffs, bureaucracy, and sanctioned silence. Independent filmmakers—the outlaws of the lens—are zooming in on this less photogenic side…
Author: Alyssa
How Black is Beltza and Black is Beltza II: Ainhoa Rewrite the Past in Ink and Fire History is a strange beast. It wears the uniform of the conqueror, carries the flag of the powerful, and often leaves the voices of the oppressed crumpled at the bottom of the archive. But every now and then, someone grabs a pen, or a camera, and dares to scribble over the official record. That someone, in this case, is Talka Records and Films, and the scribbles are Black is Beltza (2018) and its sequel Black is Beltza II: Ainhoa (2022). Together, they are…
Autonomous driving technology is rapidly evolving and two innovative technologies are leading the way: LiDAR and RADAR. As we witness the emergence of self-driving vehicles, it’s important to understand and distinguish these systems’ capabilities. Whether you’re interested in technology or simply curious about the future of transportation, you’ve likely come across debates about lidar vs radar autonomous driving. Get ready for a thorough comparison that will provide insights into both technologies! What is LiDAR and How Does it Work? LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a sensor technology that uses laser light to measure distances with high…